He Said, Then She Said: Gender and the Blockchain

Getting ahead of the gender gap through inclusion and education.

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At the outset let’s agree that change begins with the individual and we, as individuals, are responsible for respecting that right of others. Fundamental to freedom, equality, and all personal liberties is this mutual respect, born from collective collaboration.

If only the world were that simple and people really did work together. Imagine what could be accomplished. Imagine if women had been more continually, equally represented in government and business. If minority and majority populations all regarded one another as a necessary piece of the natural, common good.

Instead there’s chaos, unpredictable happenings that have wondrous and ominous impact. If the chaos didn’t exist, nor would the volatility – where many people are currently making huge gains in crypto. It’s where opportunity for growth and change within ourselves also exists. Whether you view it as harnessing the chaos and organizing it to your advantage or as a river flows taking you right along with it, this is part of the human condition.

Chaotic Inequality

Many influences impact inequality and simply opening your senses to observing your surroundings will flood you with deeper understanding, and concern, for the roots and the fruits of inhumanity. Haves and have-nots, with everything in between, all are represented on the spectrum.

Financial competency defines much of this inequality and is showcased in every demographic. Furthermore, business is particularly ruthless when your worth as an employee is juxtaposed directly to a dollar value. Though a cost-benefit is difficult to argue with, it is an incomplete judgement when dealing with real people and their intangible contributions. Ultimately, many determinations are subjective and leave room for human error and favoritism. Which is why we must understand that, embrace it, and rise above it.

My wife posed the question today; “If I’m making gains in crypto, or anything, does that mean someone else is losing?” My initial reaction was “yes,” but rapidly retracted that answer in hopes that crypto had fabricated some way around this. While some interesting discussions can be had, ultimately it’s difficult to argue against the zero-sum game. Anything else can seem like a Ponzi Scheme.

But when stepping away from gains and losses, the zero-sum game becomes inapplicable. It often does not exist in direct, human collaboration. People helping one another to understand and earn, innovate and grow, has exponential potential. Creating value by working together towards common goals for all of humanity, not just some, but everyone.

Massive tech industry growth is happening because of cryptocurrency and blockchain. It’s a collaborative industry with a transparent approach. Individuals are able to speak up and give input. Small groups are revolutionizing industries, creating jobs and entrepreneurial opportunity. It’s a wave of growth with far-reaching influence. There’s opportunity for everyone who wants to learn and work hard. More people involving themselves will help diversify blockchain, revamp tech, and stop Terminator from returning to earth.

There are no magic wands or reset buttons, time-machines or cryogenic chambers. If there were, Libertarians could have the presidency on a silver platter, privatized warfare would be considered Pirating, and inequality could be a misunderstood topic in our history books. Instead, we must recognize the lessons from history and affect what we can in the present, each of us.

What to Do.

Introduce your relatives to blockchain, guide your friends to Coinbase, tell your Mom about cold wallets. Encourage anyone interested in this technology to get more involved and knowledgeable. Learning about blockchain will benefit your future for as long as digital data exists.

Volatility and diversity: defining crypto.

Cryptocurrency is a volatile investment category. From a risk standpoint Bitcoin is nearly off-the-map and ICO’s are well beyond that. While both are paddling upriver towards the mainstream of the zero-sum economy, blockchain is soaring above in the knowledge economy. An understanding of blockchain is an investment in yourself. Grasping the conceptual reality of this technological shift has the potential to take you far in your career and personal finance.

In order to build a bridge over gender gap that is sustainable, more of every gender, generation, race, religion, and background need to be involved in blockchain. Diversity is true to the very initiatives of crypto and a core trait of a good investment portfolio. This technical space is small but growing fast. It’s an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of digital decentralization – a trend that can empower the individual with the ability to engage more fully in their finances, governments, institutions, security, and relationships with the confidence of digital anonymity.

Let’s go girls, and boys, and everyone who wants to learn. Find out more about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the countless innovations they’re fostering @ Crypto 101 Podcast.